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Carrier profile · USDOT 264036 · MC-178789 · Updated 07/18/2026

SMITH TRUCKING INC

73 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 6 statesBOWMAN, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-178789 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
73Power units
60 observed · MCS-150
60Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

73 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.9 yr

Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 40-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is SMITH TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is SMITH TRUCKING INC safe to load? SMITH TRUCKING INC (USDOT 264036, MC-178789) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BOWMAN, SC, operating 73 power units and 59 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 178 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is SMITH TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

SMITH TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 264036, and its motor carrier number is MC-178789.

Is SMITH TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, SMITH TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SMITH TRUCKING INC's safety record?

SMITH TRUCKING INC has a 22.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 178 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is SMITH TRUCKING INC's fleet?

SMITH TRUCKING INC operates 73 power units and 59 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SMITH TRUCKING INC based?

SMITH TRUCKING INC is based in BOWMAN, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.